Maria Cruz articles

20 Simple Ways To Use Leftover Turkey

Get the Most Out of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and way too much turkey. Heaven knows you’ll wind up with a doggy bag, but how do you use it all before it…

by Maria Cruz Nov 20, 2024

Mamma Mia! 20 Simple Italian Dishes You Can Make At Home

Bring a Taste of Italy to Your TableItalian restaurants are nice, but there’s no way you could ever make those complicated dishes at home—right? Think again! Plenty of Italian plates are made with a handful…

by Maria Cruz Nov 15, 2024

10 Boring Thanksgiving Desserts To Stop Making & 10 To Make Instead

Kick it Up a Notch This YearOne of the biggest holidays needs some of the biggest desserts! Ditch those bundt cakes and pecan pies and opt for finger-licking treats instead. From new spins on old…

by Maria Cruz Nov 14, 2024

Ranking 20 Fast Food Fries From Worst To Best

A Mission to Find the Best SpudsSome places are best known for their burgers while others boast the tastiest dipping sauce, but a true fast food joint needs good fries. That’s why we’ve ranked this…

by Maria Cruz Nov 7, 2024

The 10 Worst Foods To Serve At A Baby Shower & What To Serve Instead

Cupcakes, Yes—Cheese Boards, NoBaby showers aren’t complete unless you have fun games, good people, and better food. However, with so many dietary restrictions and nauseating trigger foods, it can be hard to know which dishes…

by Maria Cruz Nov 1, 2024

10 Disgusting Thanksgiving Sides Everyone Hates & 10 Everyone Loves

Which Dishes Do You Side With?Thanksgiving is divisive enough without squabbling over whether cranberries belong on turkey (which they do). But call us crazy, we just can’t let some of these dishes slide any longer—not…

by Maria Cruz Oct 25, 2024

20 Simple Ways To Grocery Shop On A Budget

Time to Kale-culate Your SavingsGrocery shopping isn’t easy on a shoestring budget—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. From coupon clipping to springing for simple dishes, here are a few easy ways to save on your…

by Maria Cruz Nov 15, 2024

Famous Last Meals of Death Row Criminals

From Everything at Once to Nothing at AllWhen we think of true crime, we often focus on the more macabre details—but last meals are just as telling as an inmate’s alias. Whether it’s asking for…

by Maria Cruz Nov 8, 2024

10 Cocktails Perfect For Fall & 10 Non-Alcoholic Ones Just As Good

Time to Get Our Sip OnWhether you’re itching for a buzz or hoping to sip a refreshing beverage, this list has perfect options for the fall season. Cranberries, apples, and rosemary sprigs await!  Photo by…

by Maria Cruz Nov 2, 2024